Shelburne Road is in High Wycombe and in Buckinghamshire district. HP12 3NQ is located in the Abbey electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Wycombe. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Shelburne Road, High Wycombe, HP12 3NQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: HP12 3LH, HP12 3NH, HP12 3NE, HP12 3NF, HP12 3NJ, HP12 3NG, HP12 3ND, HP12 3QA, HP12 4TY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding HP12 3NQ has a slightly higher male population, with 52.6% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 45.8% | 47.4% | 1.6% | 51.0% | -3.6% |
| Male | 54.2% | 52.6% | -1.6% | 49.0% | 3.6% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of HP12 3NQ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 56.8% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 35% | 31% | -4.0% | 37.9% | -6.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 50% | 56.8% | 6.8% | 44.2% | 12.6% |
| Separated | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -1.7% |
| Divorced | 9.3% | 8% | -1.3% | 9.1% | -1.1% |
| Widowed | 5.1% | 3.8% | -1.3% | 6.1% | -2.3% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 42.3% | 42.1% | -0.2% | 48.4% | -6.3% |
| Good health | 43.8% | 42.5% | -1.3% | 33.6% | 8.9% |
| Fair health | 10.4% | 11.9% | 1.5% | 12.7% | -0.8% |
| Bad health | 3.1% | 3.6% | 0.5% | 4.0% | -0.4% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 18.2% | 21.5% | 3.3% | 18.2% | 3.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.7% | 11.7% | 1.0% | 9.6% | 2.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.8% | 12.1% | -4.7% | 13.4% | -1.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.9% | 1.9% | 0.0% | 5.3% | -3.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.7% | 15.4% | 4.7% | 16.9% | -1.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 35% | 36% | 1.0% | 33.8% | 2.2% |
| Other | 6.5% | 1.4% | -5.1% | 2.8% | -1.4% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 50% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 2.3% | 2.8% | 0.5% | 1.1% | 1.7% |
| Chinese | 3.1% | 0.4% | -2.7% | 0.7% | -0.3% |
| Indian | 3.5% | 13.8% | 10.3% | 3.1% | 10.7% |
| Pakistani | 7.3% | 16.5% | 9.2% | 2.7% | 13.8% |
| Other Asian | 5.4% | 2.8% | -2.6% | 1.6% | 1.2% |
| Black African | 3.5% | 0% | -3.5% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.5% | 1.6% | 0.1% | 1.0% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 3.5% | 5.1% | 1.6% | 0.9% | 4.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 2.8% | 2.8% | 0.8% | 2.0% |
| White | 69.6% | 50% | -19.6% | 81.4% | -31.4% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.4% | 3.5% | 3.1% | 1.6% | 1.9% |
In this area, 70.4% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 83.5% | 70.4% | -13.1% | 83.2% | -12.8% |
| European Union | 1.9% | 4% | 2.1% | 6.1% | -2.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 2.7% | 2.4% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -0.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 10.4% | 20.6% | 10.2% | 5.6% | 15.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 2.8% | 2.4% | 1.3% | 1.5% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 81.9% | 70.4% | -11.5% | 83.2% | -12.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 16.6% | 16.6% | 9.8% | 6.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.2% | 5.1% | 3.9% | 2.9% | 2.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.5% | 4.7% | 1.2% | 2.2% | 2.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 13.5% | 3.2% | -10.3% | 1.9% | 1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 78.1% | 76.7% | 1.4% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Italy | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Poland | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Romania | 2% | 0.9% | 1.1% |
| Southern Asia | 5.5% | 1.2% | 4.3% |
| Central and South America | 1.6% | 0.2% | 1.4% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 10.5% | 13.5% | -3.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 18.3% | 37.2% | -18.9% |
| Christian | 35.9% | 46.2% | -10.3% |
| Hindu | 8.4% | 1.7% | 6.7% |
| Muslim | 30.3% | 6.5% | 23.8% |
| Sikh | 2% | 0.9% | 1.1% |
| Not answered | 5.2% | 6.0% | -0.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Shelburne Road was 76.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 66.9% lower than the Abbey average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Shelburne Road has the 25th highest crime rate of 55 local areas in Abbey and the 396th highest crime rate of 1,637 local areas in Buckinghamshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 59.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -5.4%.

Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 93% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 51 Shelburne Road, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £370,000 | 2023-07-20 | £383,468 |
| 50 Shelburne Road, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £400,000 | 2021-06-25 | £453,039 |
| 47 Shelburne Road, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £432,500 | 2020-12-11 | £492,569 |
| 46 Shelburne Road, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2020-01-31 | £415,701 |
| 39 Shelburne Road, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £385,000 | 2019-10-30 | £454,114 |
HP12 3NQ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 76 |
| Retired | 43 |
| Self-Employed | 24 |
| Part-Time Employee | 20 |
| Looking after home or family | 15 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Other | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Education | 19 |
| Information and communication | 14 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Other | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bowerdean Nursery School Gordon Road , HP13 6AW | 4out of 4 | 2,999 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chepping View Primary Academy Cressex Road , HP12 4PR | 4out of 4 | 442 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Castlefield School The Middle Way , HP12 3LE | 3out of 4 | 1,096 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Booker Hill School Field Road , HP12 4LR | 3out of 4 | 1,373 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakridge School Oakridge Road , HP11 2PN | 2out of 4 | 1,471 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| High Wycombe Church of England Combined School Loakes Road , HP11 2JU | 3out of 4 | 1,641 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Hampden Grammar School Marlow Hill , HP11 1SZ | 4out of 4 | 679 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Wycombe High School Marlow Road , HP11 1TB | 4out of 4 | 850 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Cressex Community School Holmers Lane , HP12 4QA | 3out of 4 | 956 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Royal Grammar School, High Wycombe Amersham Road , HP13 6QT | 4out of 4 | 3,781 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| The Highcrest Academy Hatters Lane , HP13 7NQ | 3out of 4 | 3,829 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Michael's Catholic School Daws Hill Lane , HP11 1PW | 3out of 4 | 1,312 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kite Ridge School Verney Avenue , HP12 3NE | 3out of 4 | 28 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Chiltern Wood School Verney Avenue , HP12 3NE | 3out of 4 | 59 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wycombe Abbey Abbey Way , HP11 1PE | - not rated | 1,716 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Buckinghamshire New University Queen Alexandra Road , HP11 2JZ | - not rated | 1,938 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Progress Schools - Buckinghamshire Unit 3 - Spearmast Industrial Estate , Land End Road HP12 4JG | - not rated | 1,978 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Playtrain | Lancaster Road, High Wycombe | 270 yd | |
| BaxterStorey At Instron Limited | Instron, Coronation Road | 332 yd | |
| Rush UK | Lexmark House, Castle Estate | 387 yd | |
| Five Guys | Crest Road, High Wycombe | 620 yd | |
| T G I Friday's | T G I Fridays, Crest Road | 620 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cressex Community Centre | Cressex Community Centre, 203 Cressex Road | 767 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Subway | Unit 1, Wycombe Trade Park | 338 yd | |
| Cod & Fry | 37 Marlow Road, High Wycombe | 443 yd | |
| Papparizza | 29 Marlow Road, High Wycombe | 467 yd | |
| Mandarin Palace | Mandarin Palace Chinese Takeaway, 39 Marlow Road | 490 yd | |
| Windsor Sandwich Bar | Windsor House, 33A Marlow Road | 490 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express | Marlow Road Service Station, 41 Marlow Road | 490 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 195 New Road, High Wycombe | 855 yd | |
| Waitrose | Handy Cross, High Wycombe | 897 yd | |
| ASDA | Asda, Crest Road | 999 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Chepping View Primary Academy CRESSEX CLOSE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 448 yd |
| John Hampden Grammar School MARLOW HILL | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 552 yd |
| Wycombe High School MARLOW ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 685 yd |
| Badminton Wycombe CREST ROAD | 759 yd | |
| Wycombe Sports Centre (Closed) MARLOW HILL | artificial grass pitch, athletics tracks, health and fitness suite, indoor bowls, squash courts, swimming pool | 796 yd |
| Asylum Gym (Closed) Unit 4 Unit 4 Halifax Road | health and fitness suite | 803 yd |
| Wycombe Leisure Centre HANDY CROSS | health and fitness suite, indoor bowls, squash courts, swimming pool | 895 yd |
| Bucks Indoor Tennis Centre BUCKS INDOOR TENNIS CENTRE BUCKS INDOOR TENNIS CENTRE HOLMER LANE | indoor tennis centre | 908 yd |
| Cressex Synthetic Sports Pitch Centre HOLMER LANE | artificial grass pitch | 945 yd |
| Shelly Road Recreation Ground SHELLEY ROAD | grass pitches | 1,031 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 96.4% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 96.4% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 96.4% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 50.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 250.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 923 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 923 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 14.1 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 223.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 928 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.